AmaMagna - Gems of Southeast Europe
The Lower Danube run from Giurgiu to Budapest through Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia - a completely different river than the castle-lined upper stretch. The route's centerpiece is a day of scenic cruising through the Iron Gates gorge past Golubac Fortress, bookended by Veliko Tarnovo excursions from Rousse and Belgrade's fortress and bohemian quarter.
Price Range
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Luxury
*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with AmaWaterways before booking.
Ship Details — AmaMagna
View full AmaMagna detailsYear Built
2019
Tonnage
N/A
Passengers
196
Crew
70
Decks
4
Class
River
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About AmaMagna
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every AmaMagna sailing. Based on 300 discussions.
AmaMagna is the unicorn of the Danube: a river ship built to roughly twice the standard 38-foot width, which lets AmaWaterways pour all that extra real estate into suite-style cabins (252-710 sq ft) and amenities you simply don't find on conventional river vessels. With only about 196 guests aboard a hull this large, the defining feeling is space and low density - wide corridors, big balconies, and an uncrowded sun deck. The vibe is upscale-active rather than stuffy, blending fine dining with a wellness-and-adventure streak that sets it apart from the more sedate norm of European river cruising.
What People Love
- An extra-wide 72-ft double hull (vs ~38 ft on standard river ships) yields noticeably larger, suite-style cabins of 252-710 sq ft, most with French or step-out balconies
- Four distinct dining venues - rare for a river ship - including the complimentary Chef's Table tasting menu and Jimmy's Wine Bar & Restaurant
- Food is repeatedly described as 5-star and the most consistent point of praise across every review source
Common Complaints
- Commands a premium price over standard AmaWaterways ships (~$8,000 per person for 7 nights cited), and some reviewers felt the value didn't fully match the cost
- Its width limits it to wider waterways, making it effectively a Danube-only ship and ruling out the Rhine, Main, Moselle, and Douro
- Danube water-level and weather disruptions cause itinerary changes - one April-May 2026 sailing was halted in Vienna due to low water, fueling several negative reviews